With 2 recalls and 6 complaints, the 2025 Volkswagen Taos rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

26V1850002026-25-03

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Jetta and Taos vehicles. The instrument panel may fail to display warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

An instrument panel that does not display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

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26V2580002026-22-04

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Taos vehicles. In the event of a rear-end crash, the fuel pressure sensor may dislodge or separate from the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

A fuel tank with a dislodged or separated fuel pressure sensor can leak fuel after a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE. It leads 6 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine1

02Structure,wheels,engine1

03Power Train,engine,fuel/propulsion System1

04Vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance1

05Electrical System1

6 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Taos Fuel Economy

28–31mpg combined

25-28city

33-36hwy

$1,400-$1,550/yr

Fuel economy for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos ranges from 28 to 31 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Taos - Automatic (S8)

31mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city36 hwy~$1,400/yr6/10 Average

Taos 4motion - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 Volkswagen Taos

33States

26%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

71310%

TXTexas

6669%

CACalifornia

5087%

ILIllinois

3985%

MOMissouri

3605%

PAPennsylvania

3194%

NYNew York

3174%

DCWashington DC

2854%

DEDelaware

2824%

OHOhio

2493%

MDMaryland

2483%

GAGeorgia

2483%

MNMinnesota

2283%

AZArizona

2023%

NJNew Jersey

1983%

COColorado

1652%

NCNorth Carolina

1542%

OKOklahoma

1442%

TNTennessee

1392%

MIMichigan

1322%

WAWashington

1302%

NH122

NV103

IN99

CT85

OR84

UT83

MA78

WI73

RI64

AR61

KY53

VT38

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

Buying a 2025 Volkswagen Taos?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Taos a good car to buy?

The 2025 Volkswagen Taos has its strengths and its watch-outs. 2 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report electrical system,unknown or other,engine as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Volkswagen Taos?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Taos. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Volkswagen Taos?

You'll get between 28 and 31 MPG combined from the 2025 Volkswagen Taos, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Taos?

Out of 6 owner complaints, electrical system,unknown or other,engine issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.